Alexander Gemignani (born 1979

Class of 1997), actor, starred in Les Misérables, Assassins, Sunday in the Park with George.[59][66][67]

What is Alexander Gemignani (born 1979 known for?

Alexander Cesare Gemignani, born on July 3, 1979 in New Jersey, is best recognized for his remarkable contributions to Broadway. A talented actor, tenor, musician, and conductor, Alexander's roots in the performing arts go back to his early life in Tenafly, New Jersey, where he graduated from Tenafly High School in 1997.

Developing his craft early on, he graduated from the University of Michigan's Musical Theater Department, preparing him for his notable roles on Broadway. He garnered acclaim for his performances in classics like Assassins, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Les Misérables, Sunday in the Park with George, and Carousel, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter. His theatrical prowess is not confined to the stage, as he also made remarkable appearances in film and television productions such as The Producers, The Good Wife, Homeland, Chicago Fire, Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Aside from his acting career, Gemignani has also demonstrated a compelling stage presence during various performances and concerts, like the memorable performance of "Opening Doors" at Symphony Space's Wall to Wall Sondheim event, which celebrated Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday in March 2005. He continued to honor Sondheim with his participation in three gala concerts on the composer's 80th birthday in 2010.

In recent years, Gemignani has followed in his father's footsteps, beginning his journey as a music director. He served as conductor, music director, and music supervisor for the 2020 revival of West Side Story and contributed to the development of pieces for Public Theatre and Roundabout Theatre Company. Gemignani also holds positions as the artistic director of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference and the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University, where he shares his expertise as an associate professor.

His theatrical credits include impressive performances as John Hinckley in the Roundabout Theatre's Assassins in 2004, Lieutenant Torasso in Passion alongside Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, and Audra McDonald at The Rose Theater in March 2005, and Beadle Bamford in John Doyle's 2005 Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which brought him a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.

Born to Broadway musical director Paul Gemignani and soprano Carolann Page, Alexander Gemignani has certainly carried the legacy forward, carving an indelible mark in the world of the performing arts.